Sabio Group names new chief people officer

AI customer experience transformation firm Sabio Group has hired Katherine Watkins as its new chief people officer, joining its operating board as part of its global growth strategy.

Watkins will lead Sabio’s global people agenda, championing talent development, elevating organisational culture and ensuring it stands out as an employer of choice as the group scales worldwide.

She is a HR leader with a record of driving transformational people strategies across global, regulated and high-growth environments. She has experience in FCA-regulated sectors and across accountancy, insurance, B2B start-ups, banking, and the armed forces.

The appointment is part of Sabio’s commitment to driving commercial excellence and fostering a people-first culture, while also meeting challenges and opportunities presented by advances in AI and digital transformation.

Watkins said: “I am joining Sabio at such an exciting stage in its journey. People are at the heart of every successful organisation, and I look forward to working with the team to create an environment where our employees can thrive and deliver outstanding experiences for our clients.”

Andy Roberts, chief executive officer of Sabio Group, added: “Strengthening our operating board with Katherine is a major step forward for Sabio. Katherine’s people-first approach will be instrumental as we continue to scale globally and deliver on our vision of transforming customer experience through innovation and AI-driven solutions. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team.”